Wheeler UMC
SUMMER 2023
Wheeler UMC
211 Sanders Street, Blountville, TN, USA
July 7-11 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(Friday ends at 2pm)
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WHAT TO PACK
Campers will be very active and should wear clothes that are comfortable, durable, and easily replaced if lost or damaged. Any item of significant value should be left at home. To ensure the health and safety of all campers, staff may inspect campers’ backpacks and hold items that are inappropriate at camp. We require campers to wear closed-toe shoes.
Your camper will receive:
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Lunch + Snack Daily
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Water Bottle
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Camp T-Shirt
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Bible
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Reading Book
Wheeler UMC
Serving Campers Ages 5-14
WELCOME
You've found the spot with everything you need to know about your week of summer camp. Feel free to scroll through the resources, or click the link above to register for camp.
WHAT TO PACK
Campers will be very active and should wear clothes that are comfortable, durable, and easily replaced if lost or damaged. Any item of significant value should be left at home. To ensure the health and safety of all campers, staff may inspect campers’ backpacks and hold items that are inappropriate at camp. We require campers to wear closed-toe shoes.
Your camper will receive:
-
Lunch + Snack Daily
-
Water Bottle
-
Camp T-Shirt
-
Bible
-
Reading Book
SUMMER THEME
This summer at Camp in the Community, our theme is For Such A Time As This (Esther 4:14). Through the story of Esther, campers will discover how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.
They’ll explore themes of courage, faith, and trust in God’s timing, learning that they are here for a reason and can make a difference in the world around them.
Through engaging Bible lessons, fun activities, and meaningful discussions, campers will be encouraged to step boldly into the unique purpose God has for them!
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Campers participate in a wide variety of activities; below are some of the activities they may participate in:
Tie Dye | Tie dye is a fabric dyeing technique where sections of
cloth are twisted, folded, or tied to create unique and vibrant
patterns. Campers will explore their creative side by trying their
hand at tie dying.
Archery | Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to
propel arrows. Archery teaches campers patience, focus, strength,
ano so much more
Gaga Ball | Dubbed a kinder version of dodgeball, the game is
played with a soft foam ball in an octagonal "pit," and combines
the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping while trying
to hit opponents with a ball below the knees while trying to avoid
being hit yourself!
STEAM ACTIVITIES | STEAM is an educational approach to
learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts,
and Mathematics as ways to provide hands-on opportunities
for campers to learn. This summer, every camper will get to
participate in our mobile STEAM lab!
A DAY AT CAMP
Every day at camp is a new adventure, and of course, things can change – but the schedule below should give you a great idea of our daily structure.
8:30 | Check-In + Grab n' Go Breakfast
9:00 | Morning Watch (our worship service)
9:30 | Small Group Prayer Time
9:45 | Activity Blocks
12:15 | Lunch
1:00 | Bible Study
1:30 | Activity Blocks
3:45 | Snacktivity Block
4:15 | Debrief the Day
4:30 | Check-Out
*Check-out is at 2pm on Friday.
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VISITING YOUR CAMPER
Due to the length of our camp, we ask that parents do not visit campers unless there are extenuating circumstances. We do not like pulling campers out of programs for visits, it's disruptive and tends to trigger campers who are prone to homesickness. If your child is struggling at camp, you will be notified by a camp director. Please feel free to call the camp and we will give you an update on your camper's experience. ​​
CHECK-IN
CHECK-OUT
Check your camper in with a CITC staff member by 8:30 am.
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Campers are required to be checked in each day by a parent/guardian. Campers are not allowed to check themselves in or out of camp.
Pickup is at 4:30 pm.
*Check-out is at 2pm on Friday.
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Be courteous to our volunteers by being on time when picking up your child. If someone other than a parent/guardian will pick up your child, you must submit written permission beforehand.